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While many women support measures to reduce street harassment, others question whether policing non-criminal behaviors is an effective use of limited resources. Some view such campaigns as symbolic gestures that superficially address safety without tackling deeper societal problems.
Concluding Thoughts: Are These Efforts Sufficient?
The Surrey police initiative reflects a growing desire for safer public spaces, especially for women. However, critics warn that focusing on non-offenses like catcalling may be a distraction from tackling the root causes of crime, including inadequate societal and governmental responses to larger issues such as illegal immigration and organized sexual offenses.